What causes a man’s scrotum to be moist and what to do

Moisture in the scrotum may be caused by scrotal eczema, tinea cruris, varicocele, local hyperhidrosis, contact dermatitis, etc. It can be improved by keeping it clean and dry, using topical drugs, oral drugs, physical therapy, surgical treatment, etc.

1. Scrotal eczema

Scrotal eczema may be related to allergies, local irritation and other factors, and usually manifests as erythema, papules and oozing. You can use mometasone furoate cream, zinc oxide ointment, loratadine tablets and other drugs as directed by your doctor. Avoid scratching and wear loose-fitting cotton underwear.

2. Tinea cruris

Tinea cruris is caused by a fungal infection and is a common annular erythema with scaling in the groin. Antifungal drugs such as bifonazole cream, miconazole nitrate powder, and itraconazole capsules are required. Keep the affected area ventilated and avoid sharing personal items with others.

3. Varicocele

Varicocele may be related to venous valve insufficiency, which manifests as a feeling of bloating in the scrotum. For mild cases, special braces can be worn, but for moderate to severe cases, high spermatic vein ligation or laparoscopic surgery is required. Avoid standing and sitting for long periods of time to aggravate blood stasis.

4. Local hyperhidrosis

Autonomic nerve dysfunction leads to hypersecretion of sweat glands, which can be combined with the use of 5% alum solution for wet compresses or external rubbing with aluminum chloride solution. Choose sweat-absorbent material underwear for daily use, and consider sympathetic denervation if necessary.

5. Contact dermatitis

Well-defined red spots appear after contact with allergens such as laundry detergent and chemical fiber materials. It is necessary to stop using the allergen and use topical hydrocortisone butyrate cream or oral cetirizine tablets. It is recommended that newly purchased underwear be washed and exposed to the sun before wearing.

It is recommended to wash the scrotum daily with warm water and dry it thoroughly, avoiding the use of alkaline lotions. The diet should be light and reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods. If symptoms continue to worsen or are accompanied by pain, ulcers and other manifestations, you should promptly go to a dermatology or urology department for fungal microscopy, scrotal ultrasound and other examinations to confirm the diagnosis. It is forbidden to use strong hormone ointments or folk remedies during treatment.